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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1887-07-13

GIRON.--C5digo de Comercio.
PEREDA.r-Historia Natural.
CASTA~, o. Verdadera contabilidad.
Guta del Comercio y Banca.
GANOT.-Fisics
Observation-Disclosures latino.
ARTE de fueges artiicisles.
Observation-Disclosures francesa
MARIANA.-Historia de Espafia. TO
tomos. E<
LLOFRIU.-La Jaboreria.
COMBEROUSSE.--Gaometria.
BRlOT.-Algebrs.
SONET.-Geometria \ alitica.
ULTIMOS dias de un Fl. SOTO
BECQUER.-Obras.
FELIU.-Fisica y Quimica.
GALDOS.-La Desheredada.
Ell Amigo Mansoi
ECARTIN.-Gram&tica latina.
COMELERAN.-Gramltica castella-
ma.
CABALLERO.- latina.
GAVILAN. - Aritmetica y Algebra
Geometria y Trigonome-
tria.
REGULEZ.-Ret6rica y Po6tica.
GONZALEZ FIR. ZEFERINO.-N
losofia.
DICCIONARIO de la Academia, pta
CAMP POAMOR.-PoemAs
- Doloras.
- Poesias y f6bulas
y Colon poems.
BIBLIOTEOA Universal, tomos varioI
CAMPOAMOR--Poetica.
POLO.-El Oompendio de la latinidad
RIERA y Tortosa.-Nociones de Agri
cultura.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1887-07-13
AVISO A Los HlCENDADOS,
C0MERCIANTES Y AYUNTMIENTOS
DE- LA CAPITAL e ISLA.
TELEFoNOs ACuSTIC0S DE HABERT.

para iinesB privsdas hasta una milla de dis
tancia. COMMUNICATION barats, instantGnea por
medic del sonido directo. Las dltimas me-
joras introducidas en- estos instrumentoe los
hacen superiores cualquier telefono acdsti-
co y trasmite la conversation tan bien como
los elefonos electricos.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1887-07-13
"CYCLOSTYL.O."
APARATO DUPLICADOR.

Els Ell procedimiento de reciente invenci6n
mas simple, rapido, limpio economico. Sc
obtienen 1900 facsimiles en- tinta indeleble
de cualquier circular, escrito, dibujo mdsi-
ca,
No tiene ninguna de las desventajas de los
otros procedinientcs, tales como, Gl lavar.-
observation-disclosures Enrollarse el papel.-
Volverse pegadizo.-Ponerse las lstrss gra-
dualmente indistintss.- -Baterias que oonser-
var on orden.--Difcultad para escnbir.-Me-
canismo complicado.- o.-Descoloramien-
to.--Sombreo,
Las c6pias SO obtionen en- cualquier clase
de pape',
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1887-07-13
k.RMAS Y GIMENEZ,
f3.-CRUZ-13.

Venden muy baratos los artf-
culos siguientes:
Barras, marrones, macetas, pi-
cos, zapapicos, azadas, palas y
cuanto en- nerramientas pueda
necesitarse para caminos y can.
teras. Venden Cemento Por.
tland, superior, en- barriles de $50
y 18( K. SO
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1887-07-13

POr>el Gltsmo Uapor- correo de
Ia Peninsula, Sc han recibido On
la Lnaprenta del BoLETM MxI
cANTlL los siguientes H6ros:
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1887-07-13
BELLE5'A DE LUZ.
Y AHOEa.2O DE GAS.

Ldmparas de orco incandescense.
Propias para establecimientos, oficinas, ca
sas, comedores y zaguanes, asi como para el
slumblado pdblioo.
Estas lamparas tienen tubos de miguel j
quemador de dos bocas, producen doble luz
que las l&nlparas conocidas al mismo costo,
complendo en- brillantez, blancura y pureza
con Ia luz electrica.
Sc colocan con la mayor facilidad sin nece-
sidad de operarios. Sus precios las ponen al
alcance de todas las fortunas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1887-07-13
Maquinas de escribir SUN"

Las mas baratas y sencillas que Sc conocen,
dando ell resultado tan satisfactorio como las
maquinas costosas. Con una poca de practica
se escribe tan rSpidamente como con Ia pluma
y es mucho menos molesto. No tiene Las COM
plicaciones que las otras m&quinas nj esta su-
jeta descomposiciones.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23
LOCAL BEsEvITIES.

The work on Seaton school building, for
coiored boye, is nearly done. II has been
ItborouphIs renovated and painted inside
and out AID is now as good az new.
Alice Carter. colored, passenger Oh The
steamer Mattano, was taken suddenly Ill
Yesterday evening as the boat WAS nearing
the Washington wharf, and. though assist
ance was at hand, she died after few
minutes sickness.
The City Superintendent Of Public Schools
requests Ills 10 say that his annual examina-
ton for white teachers will take place IN
room No =. Washington building, on Thurs
dav. tie 25.h inst, commencing ct 9 q. No.,
and tina; fIr colored teachers al the assem-
blv room oil Lee building On Friday, the
Goth beginning at the same hour. Candi-
dates must come provided with writing ma
teiia's.
The work on the alteration al the Acade
my binding is being finished rapidly by MT,
Price, the CONTRACTOR who says That no will
be ready for Tho opening of the public
schools on he lst of September The rooms
are enlarged one fourth by taking out the
staircase and placing it in convenient
brick building. in which also are hat closets,
&c, and tho children attending school there
will have correspondingly greater accom-
modations and pure air.
The complaints of the Irregularities in the mail
service, especially on the Manassas Branch of the
V NJ Ry. arc more and more numerous Inc
GAZETTE which was mailcd here at q p III Sa
iurlay had not reached its destination at tho
various stations on that road at u q. IN. to-day.
Why such service is allowed passes ordinary COM
prohcnson
The decision OF Acting Mayor Strauss in tho
Prince street assault ease, noticed in yesterday
GAZETTE was fine of So and costs against the de-
fendant-wifc, which it is learned she declined to
pay and threatens to appeal the case 10 court.
The city tax collectors will be in their Office
every day till the first of September to enable
parties to procure their capitation tax receipts
which are necessary TO the secure entrance to the
public schools by their children.
The paragraph in yesterdays GAZETTE stating
that nothing was dong at the lower ship yard
was incorrect, as il has been many months since
either of the railways there have been idle for a
single day.
tween the ship yard and point, MIR. Wallace Davis
caught shad, winch is very unusual occurrence
for this season of the year.
An old army musSct was this morning I'M
csrthod in The yard of the Exchange restaurant,
on Royal street. where it had probably laid buried
since the war.
Many eases of typhoid fever reported in the
upper part of Fauqucr county and the doctors
are said to be kept busy with that ard other sum-
mcr diseases.
The Sunday school of tho Baptist church will
give an excursion to Glymont tomorrow n q
every oncwho attends is promised pleasant trip.
Mr.. L. H. Kemp killed postum in Mr.. J. II.
ID. Smools lumber yard yesterday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23
MEDICINAL.
7 HEADACHE F.

DR.C. w. BENsoN's CELERY AND CIIAMo.
IL MILE PILLS are prepared expressly to euro
Headaches and Nervous diseases, and will cure
any case of either Sick, Nervous or Dyspeptic
Headache, Neuralgia. Nervousness secplcssncss,
Paralysis or Indigestion no matter how Obstinate
or long .standing the case may be Price 80 cents
a box postage free to any address. Sold by all
druggists. BENSON CHEMICAL COMPANY, sci
North Howard street, Baltimore, Ne.
DIR. BENsoN's SKIN CURE FOR ALL SKIN
DISEASES. aug20 eo1y
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

New YORK. August 23.-Tho stock market
opened irrcgnlarly this morning, though changes
ffom yesterdays final iignros were for small frac-
tions only The transactions were very limited
except in few stocks, in which the bulk of the
trading WAS DONE Some slight hcayiness was
noticeable in the first few minutes, when prices
became firm TO strong, and advances CT from Is to
. per cent were established. The market then
became intensely dull and slowly receded from
the best figures ana at II o'clocl, WAS rather
heavy al abOnt opening figures. Money easy
at 1a5.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23
sa9l@ggsg sSzE.
TO-DAY.s TELEGRAPlHIC NEWS.
5'yrlOnc.

WASHINGTON. Aug 23 The C, clone pre-
vious!y reported oil the East Florida coast
is more clearly defined this morning, the
barometer near the center reading 20:54. 1t
is apparently moving northward slowly
and will CAUSE dangerous gales off the At
lantic coast 1t is not safe for vessels to SSH
for Southern ports
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23
,Thc Smeer of Aishanistan.

Sr. PETERSBURG, Aug. % "A telegram
from Merv says the Ameer Of Afshanistan's
life is dispaired of. One of his feet has been
amputaied owing to gangrene and it is FEAR
ed the shocl; will result in his death.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

POLITICAL MEETINGS Tho demo cratic
Senatorial convention TO nominate cnndi
date for the state Senate from the l4th Sea-
aorisl district composed Of The counties OF
Alexandria. Fairfax and Prince William,
will be held at the Opera House, in this
city, Mt II o'clock tomorrow. As Mr. Il
Walton Moore, of Fairfax is the only can
didate so far as is know2, it is expected that
the convention will nominate him by nc
clamation, and adjourn after q short session
The democrats of tho Fourth ward held q
meeting at the Friendship engine house
last night TO select delegates TO The Senate
nal convention which meets tomorrow.
Mr. J T. Sweeney presided, AND Mr.. }. G..
raliaierro acted as secretary. Messrs. j..
~. Peak and Jas McCuen were chosen del
egates. This ward did not mold its meeting
last week on account of the small attend
auce
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23
The Thames Accident.

LONDON, Aug. 23-It has been ascertain
cd that but six lives were lost in the recent
accident on The Thames.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

THE DRAINAGE QUEsroN.-Tho com
mittce on streets held their regular weekly
meeting last night, and further discussed
Tie plans of the uptown drainage recently
submitted Ivy Maj. III. w. Newly. They de
cided to prepare a bill embracing most OF
the recommendations of Major Newly.
when they will submit to n called meeting
oflhe City Council to be held on Thursday
uieht next. The plan, it is understood,
looks to the suffering and curbing of Henry
stree: from Cameron to Princess, and from
Cameron to King, and the curbing and gut
tering of Cameron street from Alfred to
Fayette The committee will also ask the
establishment of grade for Cameron and
Henry streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

Don't disgust everybody by hawking.
blowing and splitting, but use DR.. Sage's
Catarrh Remedy and be cured.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23
Drowned.

MONTREAL, Aug. 23.-Thiee indies aud
four children were drowned yesterday while
crossing the river here in boat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23
LOCAL NEWS.

ress- Those who leave the city during the sum-
MGR can have the GAZETTE mailed to them for
any length OF time, and the address chansed as
often as desired. The subscription price IS % Gla
per month"; or at that rate for greater or less
time
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

n assault on q companion, was fined

M King. colored, arrested by officers
u. and Brenner for bting drunk and
dis. dery, was fined 81.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23
| RARE CHANCE.
At Private Sale.

a -
At Private Sale.
First class slate-roof BUSINESS STAND, with
DWELLING and Stable attached, situated on
Royal street. exactly opposite the Market.
Also TWO-STORY BRICK DWELLING, in
good ORDER on the north side of Prince street, be-
tween Alfred and Patrick streets. TWO SMALL
TEN EN- ENTS in rear, fronting public alley.
SEVEN FRAME HOUSES on Columbus street,
between Wythe and Madison streets.
BUILDING LOT fronting on Columbus street
Sc feet and running west / % feet.
LOT on Alfred street, between Wythe and Mad
son streets, 6G feet front, and running east 1913
feet
Also TWO FRAME DWELLINGS, six rooms
each for rent.
Apply at PC n Royal street aue23 I'm
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

POLICE RxpoRT.-Lasi night WAS clear
and warm until ahont 5 o'clock. when it be
came cloudy. There WAS two prisoners at
the station house.
Acting Mayor Strauss this morning dis
posed of the following cases /:
a young man, arrested by officer Belts,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

M;s-Su5scribers who fail to receive the GAZETTE
regularly will please report such failures 10 '"iS
Office promptly.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

PAINFULLY HURT. NJ Bradshaw Bsv-
erley, son of Mr. Robert Beverley. was Sc
verely injured in singular way OF n farm
ers meeting near Marshall station on SaluT
day last Mr. B was passing bs party "i
young men who we're eparrine, when one OF
them picked upa si"ue which heriaytuIly
pretended he was about to throw at COM
paniou As his hand went back the stone
struck Mr. 4 on III" rose Knocking him
senseless and for some lin" he remained
in that condition, hu' recovered in time 20
make n rather humorous and pointed speech,
tinctured more with politics ,t.ai. wiih agri-
culture.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

ACCIDENrs.-A little daughter of Mr.. P.
f. German, who resides on south Lee street,
met with painful accident yesterday even
ing, while playing with the children in the
ueighborhood, by falling on sharp pointed
stone and receiving deep wound in her
forehead ana severely bruising her face and
head. 1t was feared her skull had been
fractured, but Drs. Klipstein and Birdsall
who were called in. pronounced the wound
not dangerous, though severe.
Harry, the little son of Mr. Harry Kirk
while playin n few days ago, fell from his
little wagon and broke his arm. He is be
ing attended by DR.. Powell and is doing
vol.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23
FOR SALE AND RENT.
CToREHoUsE FOB RENT.

offer for rent my Storchouse in the town of
Y. Button & Co. Possession given the LIST day of
October next. The house is new large, complete
and commodious, and good stand for business
The pcstotlice is kept in the building Cores,
pondence solicited. W. W. ROGERS
Paris. Fauqnier Co., Va, aug1S If
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23
EXCURSIONS.
Special Saturday Evening Excursion
NORFOLK, FORT MONROE,
VIRGINIA BEACH, OCEAN VIEW,
PINEY POINT and

VIRGINIA. BEACH, OCEAN VIEW,
PlNEY POINT and
C0RNFIELD HARB0R.
Palace steamer GEORGE LEARY, SATURDAY,
Aug. 81, 6 u. m, from Prince street wharf.
Returning leave Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company's wharf (only so feet from Virginia
Beach Railroad depot upon arrival of the train
from the Beach, and from the Boston wharf at
$50 p. m Sunday, arriving in Alexandria at
6:3O q. IN. Monday
To Norfolk and return, $3.50; 10 Fort Monroe
and return, $3.50 to Virginia Beach and return,
including dinner at Beach, 1928 TO Ocean View
and return, including dinner at hotel, 50 %; to
Fort Monroe and return, including breakfast ana
dinner ut Hygca Hotel, $3.50.
For other information apply 10
PHILIP B. HOOE,
jy15 tt Agent. Prince street wharf.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

For this district, local rains, gene rally cooler
winds shifting 10 northcry.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

BALTIMORE. Aug 23.-virginia Gs consolidated
171h pastduc coupons Ga new b Ga y 1O-4Os
36 bid to day.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

BALTIMORE Hoe MARKET. August 22.-There
is fair supply Of Hogs on the market this week,
with a full number of good ones among them,
though there was larger number of a common
grade than last week, tho total showing being
], 900 head more than then. Trade is fair to
good, and prices generally like last Monday. We
quote Hogs at 7a1sc. with most sales at iia7 &c
per ID net. Receipts 8, LIZ head.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

The STREET NUMBERING There is
trouble with the contractor for numbering
tho houses. Some of the AlexaDdrians
heretofore employed by Contractor Bum
garten, it is said, have not been paid for
their services, bnt have been left unempioy-
ed for several days and Wasaugtonians
have been brought here TO do The work.
No Il. Il. Lucas, the surety OF the bond OF
Mr. Bumgarten, contractor, to-day notified
the chairman of the Committee on Streets
that he, Lucas, withdrew from the bord
and would not he responsible for the acls or
deinquences Of the contractor alter the de-
livery of the notice" The Contract re
quires that the work shall be done bY-Sept.
lsi, but owirg to the dintory manner i"
which the contractor has proceeded, il will
he impossible to complete the work within
the specified lime. 1t is claimed by the
other bidders for the work that il the cou
tractor fails to comply with bis contract the
Committee on Streets have no power to ex-
tend the time, but must re'et tho humber
ing
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

ALEXANDRIA MARKET. August 23.-Flonr is
weak, the offerings confirming liberal and well
assorted. The Wheat markets drag along, and
neither side shows the least speculative spirit;
futures arc fully 10c per bushel lower than at
this time ono year ago. with spot Wheats in SYM
pa hy but We again note here, as elsewhere, a
constant milling demand for strictly prime SAM
plcs which this season are but seldom found
among the offerings; sales on Change run from
GO to 50, rs TO condition. Corn is steady; white
sold this morning at 55la to SO. Rye and Oats
arc quiet. Choice ruttcr and Eggs arc wanted.
Potatoes are not quite so abundant, but are still
hard to move in largo lots. Other produce is
without change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

New YoRK, August 23-Cotton steady up
lands Q Is 49, Orleans . 1916 futures quiet
and steady. Flour quiet and steady. Wheat
higher Corn better. Pork steady at $16 5Oa
IS 10. Old mess Pork steldy at So 00a15 25.
Lard firm ut SO STib
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

GEoEGzTowS CATTLE MARKET August o.
175 Cattle sold as follows Best A Ea4asc; good
4lsa1hc; Medium 1a4 lsc; common 3iaai. 909
Sheep and Lambs were offered, all of which
sold at 2lla1 4c for the former and at 5Aa6 &c for
the latter Calves sold at gao i3 10 Cows and
Calves brought $20aSl0 The market for Cattle
was brisk hut duh for Sheep and Lambs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23
Lower Cedar Point.
WAsHINGToNs COMFY ISLAND.

Excursion season opens June 9th Music,
Boating, Bathing, Dancing, Fishing. Cheapest
and best excursion out of Alexandria New
and magnificent fast palace steamer xU--A
HENRY L. BISHOP will leave foot .ssssszSssEESSsss
of Prince street Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
aud Friday at $50 a. m; returning, arrive at $
p. III. For special rates Sunday schools and or
CARNATIONS should apply to
STEPHENSON EROS,
18th street wharf, Washington, d. c.
Ronnd trip soc; children DE. ic14 2m
RIvER VIEW FOR 1897.
Thestoamcr MARY WASHINGTON .u-
will leave Booc's wharf EVERY WEDNESDAY at
$50 a. m. and 7 p. m. Tickets Doe
Family Days at the View EVERY SATURDAY.
Leave Alcxandria at 1890 a. M; returning at 2
p IN. Tickets Toe.
les en- ES. RANDALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

CHICAGO August %, /! a. m.-Reports of
cold Ncathcr caused stronger feeling i'll Wheat
and Corn this morning. Sept Wheat started 1sc
better nj 69's, and sold up to G99s; then reacted
to G91sa6JiIs Sept Corn was 12c better ut Al y.
May Crn 15'a. Sept Oats 25. Sept Lard
So Ar, Short ribs IS 02lh
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

BALTIMORE, August 23.-Cotton dull; middIing
9a, Flour steady and firm. Wheat-soutbeln
quiet and steady; rel 90a92; amber S2a84 ;
Western dull and steady; No winter red spot
7SAa7Sl1 Sept 79lsa79A; Oct S0lha9Oas
Corn Southern nominal white 56a5G u yellow
81 Western active and higher mixed spot 4SEia
4S'A: Sept 4Si9a4S9s: Oct 49asa499s. Oats
firm Southern and Ponna 25a34 Western white
32a33a, do mixed 3la32. Rye steady at 47a5O.
Provisions quiet and steady. Coffee firm and
higher; Rio cargocs ordinary to fair 19aa20 y.
Whiskey steady ut 81 14a1 Is. Other articles
unchanged.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

E'oR RENT.
A FARM IN ALEXANDRIA COUNTY, VA,
one mile and q half from Aqueduct and Long
bridges; one hundred and thirty acres of good
soil large house and barns for twenty head of
stock; fruit of every variety in abundance Ad-
dress +. R. W., Cos 14th street n. W., Washing
ton ID. C.. aug6 I'm
FOR PENTHOUSE No. II north Lee
EI street.
je3O If JHD. sMooT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

RAILROAD Academia collision occur
red on the Virginia Midland read, one-hali
mile this side of Orange c. H., early this
morning, which resulted in the serious inlu-
~ Of Mr.. George Washington, jr., fireman
on freight train, and the damage OF two
engines and some cars The collision was be.
tween the north bound passenger train No.
~. due here ~ $50 this morning, and
snecial freight train, and wss due TO the
extra train being on No. 53's time, the con
,.uctor of the freight train giving wrong IN
formation The collision occurred in Buck
ley's cut about $50 o'clock, and before
either engine could be stopped the trains
crashed into each other. Neither engine
left the track, but both were dam
aged, rs. were also the postal, baggage and
second ,:lass passenger car of tho passenger
train, while the platforms Of several OF the
freight. Gears wero more or less damaged
a'sp. Mr. Washington was badly hurt, but
the extent of his injuries are not yet known.
His father went to the scene OF tue
accident this morning and will bring
hi. son back to this city. A wrecking train
was sent out from this city soon after the
accident occurred and il ia said the track
win he cleared in time for trains to pass
this evening. -,
Mr. Washington, the injured man, 1t Will
I've remembered, lost brother in an acct
dent on the w. Il o. road n few years ago.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

PERSONAL r. NJ. Fryer, of the Ar
low Steamship company, who has been in
New Yori; for some time past, returned to-
day. He brings encouraging reports of the
affairs of his company which he says are "as
bricht ~ dollar" Mr.. Fryer will, from
tins time, mako Alexandria his headquar-
teIs.
Mr.. 4. L. Cockrell, of Ashland, is in the
city on visit to Mr. l.. c. Barley.
Miss Bessie Emerson has gone to Gull
-peper on visit TO friends.
Miss Carrie Weinberg, of Baltimore, who
has been visiting Miss Estella Kaufman,
left for her home 10 day.
Miss Emma Maddux, daughter of Mr.. F.
Webb Maddux, of Oak Hill, Fauquier coun-
ty. who has many friends in this city, is
quite an accomplished artist Several OF her
pictures have been pronounced by critiques
exceedingly good. Miss NJ. will attend
school al Mt. DeSales, near Baltimore, for
another year when, it is said she will go to
Earope to study art under the best masters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

CTRIcTLY PURE CIDER VINEGAR, extra
- strength, for picking, for sale by
scnl2 ] c. MILRURN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-08-23

DRlED PEACHES, peeled and unpeced, and
~ bright Dried Apples for sale by
fchf6 ] C. MILBURN
Daily Republican., 1887-07-19
"BEEHlVE,"
3O6 MARKET ST.
MIDSUMMER BARGAINS
Summer Dress Goods at hail

Summer Dress Goods at half
Many pieces in our stock that
we have only few dress pat
terms left Of the make Of goods.
Price is no object on such; while
the style and quality is right we
don't want broken lines.
We have in stock to-day
about 200 pieces OF Sateens,
from 10 to 37Hc. All ought to
find one to suit their taste. Ger
tainly the price is low enough.
Scersuckers by the load, price
5 to I5c, very easy selling
goods. Have you bought
Crazy Cloth or Batiste yet? The
price is down now greatly ir
your favor.
We have opened two Of the
best Corsets ever placed on q
counter for soc. and Sf.oo each
They are bound to be free sell
'ers. None like them in town